Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Private Client Team at our Coventry office.
This is a full-time office-based role with the option to work one day per week at home after completing a probationary period.
Would be suitable for someone with at least three years’ experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Must have a good knowledge of the following areas:
- Drafting Wills, including trust Wills;
- Preparation of LPAs;
- Estate planning/IHT advice;
- Deeds of Variation;
- Probate and estate administration, including IHT400 Account and taxable estates;
- Financial management of client’s affairs for whom Members of the firm act as Attorney/Deputy;
- Court of Protection applications.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and client handling skills;
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team;
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy;
- Work calmly and accurately under pressure;
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines;
- Self-managed, organised and a high level of initiative;
- Ability to meet billing targets;
- Willingness to learn and develop within the role;
- Full secretarial support provided.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary;
- Opportunities for professional development and training;
- Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years of service (to include additional holiday over Christmas/New Year);
- Pension scheme;
- Hybrid working considered;
- Free car parking.